The Kiki Gallery was established by Rick Jacobsen in San Francisco in 1993 to showcase contemporary art and performance. The
records contain publicity files, slides, photographs, drafts of performance pieces, exhibit catalogs, and some correspondence.

Background

The gallery was established by Rick Jacobsen in 1993 to showcase contemporary art and performance. During its 3 years of operation,
the Kiki hosted art exhibits, readings, and performances on subjects as far ranging as scatology, AIDS, and bongs. A few of
the artists featured were Joan Jett Blakk, Nayland Blake, Jeannie M., and David E. Johnston.

Extent

49 folders in 2 boxes
(0.5 cubic feet)

Restrictions

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.